How many copies had the Need for Speed series sold as of 2020?

The Need for Speed series had sold 150 million copies as of 2020. That figure refers to the franchise as a whole, not to one individual game. It includes releases across home consoles, computers, handhelds, and mobile platforms.

The series began with The Need for Speed in 1994, developed by Distinctive Software and published by Electronic Arts. Over time, EA expanded the brand through different styles, including exotic-car racing, police pursuits, tuner culture, open-world driving, and simulation-focused spin-offs.

Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2005) is often confused with the franchise-wide sales figure because it is the series’ best-selling individual entry, with about 16 million copies sold. The 150-million figure is therefore a cumulative milestone for the entire series, which had reached 27 games by 2020.